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Eulogy for Jane and Ian

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. Good...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20236 min read

May 1st 2019

On May 1, 2019 I was elected by my fellow board members to be the next Chairmen of the Academy of Natural Science of Drexel University...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20232 min read

This is your time

I played hockey. I quit when I was 37. I remain a fan. To me, it is still the greatest game on the planet. If you are a fan and if you...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20233 min read

The Interview

When I graduated from college and interviewing for my first job, I was fortunate to get an interview with IBM. One of the meetings was...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20232 min read

I will not stand in the way of the meeting

One of the many benefits of living where we live is there is a long and deep Quaker tradition and active practice. To be clear I am not...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20233 min read

In Memory of a Coach

When I was a young man in boarding school, my Latin teacher was Mr. Hopley who, while proficient with the language of ancient Rome, also...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20233 min read

Race, Poverty, and Privilege

I was recently invited to speak at Westminster where I am an Alumnus. Given our work they asked me to talk about Poverty, Privilege, and...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 202312 min read

So you want to run a non-profit?

…After 37 years of working in the for-profit world, I was asked to lead a nonprofit social service agency in Philadelphia. Having made...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20235 min read

A time to astound ourselves

The principle of Muddy Boots is straightforward. You put on your boots, go into the world, ask questions, listen, learn, and act on that...

Dave Griffith

Jul 27, 20232 min read

Ten years later

I am sitting on the same porch that I was in 2012 when I wrote my remarks for later in 2013 when I was introduced as the new Executive...

Dave Griffith

Jul 25, 20234 min read

Still Writing

started writing Muddy Boots in 2013, shortly after I became executive director of Episcopal Community Services in Philadelphia. I wanted...

Dave Griffith

Jul 25, 20232 min read

Leagecy

Legacy. Noun: An amount of money or property left to someone in a will. Adjective: Denoting or relating to software or hardware that has...

Dave Griffith

Jul 25, 20233 min read

A Call to a Good Life

I am in a time of transition, milestones, and reflections. April 21st marked our 44th anniversary. It also now is the birthday of not...

Dave Griffith

Jul 25, 20232 min read

Ten Years

I started writing Muddy Boots in 2013, shortly after I became executive director of Episcopal Community Services in Philadelphia. I...

Dave Griffith

Jul 25, 20232 min read

The Last Call

Yesterday was my last board meeting as the Executive Director and Head Coach of Episcopal Community Services. I appreciated the kind...

Dave Griffith

Jul 25, 20231 min read

I am in a time of transition, milestones, and reflections.

April 21st marked our 44th anniversary. It also now is the birthday of not only our son but his new daughter. We now have two...

Dave Griffith

Jul 25, 20232 min read